Who Is Second in Authority to the Speaker of the House

question 20

Multiple Choice

Who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House in the House of Representative?

• A)majority leader
• B)majority whip -Consider This: The majority whip is third in command in the House,not the second.
• C)minority leader
• D)president pro tempore

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